Basic Details
Word: Chimpanzee
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, intelligent ape that lives in Africa, known for its close relation to humans.
Synonyms: Chimp, Pan troglodytes
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Chimping out: To fail to take action due to fear; to back down. Example: "He was planning to jump off the diving board but ended up chimping out at the last minute."
- Monkeying around: To behave in a silly or playful manner, often to the point of being mischievous. Example: "The kids were monkeying around on the playground, laughing and playing games."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chimpanzee is known for its impressive ability to use tools in the wild.
Example 2: At the safari park, we watched a family of chimpanzees play and interact with each other.
Example 3: Scientists study the behaviour of chimpanzees to learn more about human evolution.
Fun Fact
Did you know that chimpanzees share about 98% of their DNA with humans? This makes them one of our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom!
Famous Quote
"The chimpanzee is not just an animal; it is a view into our own evolutionary past." - Jane Goodall
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "chimpanzee" mean?
a) A type of monkey
b) A large, intelligent ape
c) A kind of bird
d) A tree
Answer: b) A large, intelligent ape
2. Which of these is a synonym of "chimpanzee"?
a) Giraffe
b) Pan troglodytes
c) Elephant
d) Kangaroo
Answer: b) Pan troglodytes
3. Which sentence uses "chimpanzee" correctly?
a) The chimpanzee flew high across the sky.
b) The chimpanzee made a clever tool to get food.
c) The chimpanzee sings beautifully.
d) The chimpanzee built a nest in a tree.
Answer: b) The chimpanzee made a clever tool to get food.
4. Which idiom means the same as "chimpanzee"?
a) Monkeying around
b) Chimping out
c) As wise as an owl
d) As happy as a lark
Answer: a) Monkeying around
5. What is the opposite of "chimpanzee"?
a) N/A
b) Lion
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
